archivolt en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From French archivolte, from Italian archivolto, from Latin arcus (“arch”), volta (“vault”).
Meanings
- An ornamental molding or band following the curve on the underside of an arch.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| archivolts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (5)
pl archiwolta (an ornamental molding or band following the underside of an arch) · ca arquivolta (an ornamental molding or band following the underside of an arch) · pt arquivolta (an ornamental molding or band following the underside of an arch) · fi arkkivoltti (an ornamental molding or band following the underside of an arch) · io arkivolto (an ornamental molding or band following the underside of an arch)